AnnWhite

AnnWhite last signed in Sep 20 2009 and has been on Bukisa since May 20, 2009.

About Me:

I'm a native Floridian, former journalist, magazine writer and editor, publisher and poet.

Recently, I earned my MFA in Creative Writing (Antioch Univ LA, 2008) and am making a turn from poetry to prose. I've written for a number of online sites, maintain three blogs, manage a wiki, and also work full time at a community college.

I invite you to visit my blogs and the wiki to learn a little more about me.

: Fresh Ink

: The Workshop Discontent

: The Red Hibiscus

: WPRD -Â the Women Poets Reader Directory wiki

Ann

The Cummer Museum: An Eclectic Mix of Early and Contemporary Art

Published August 23, 2009 /

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Located in the historic Riverside area of Jacksonville, the 48-year-old Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is a cultural landmark of Northeast Florida. Visitors of all ages are awed by the hushed beauty of its permanent collections, the quiet echoes of its polished marble floors and its bountiful natural surroundings. Like

Freedom from the Fear of Differences: Accept Yourself First

by AnnWhite | in Culture & Society > General

For an individual to be open to difference - whether it be someone of a different colored skin, a different language or culture or any number of other variables of difference - that individual must first feel safe and secure in his or her own identity.
High Performing Employees: How to Get the Best from the Best

by AnnWhite | in Business & Finance > Management

The high performing employee sets the curve, tackles her job with passion, and is unafraid of expressing her educated opinion. She is both the gifted resource and the thorn in the side for many a supervisor.
KiJiJi Site Review: Easy to Use and Multilingual

by AnnWhite | in Internet > General

KiJiJi is a newcomer to the online marketplace, offering free, global classifieds in an attractive and intuitive format in multiple languages.
Success as a Writer: How to define it

by AnnWhite | in Art & Entertainment > Literature

Emily Dickinson is the surest sign of success in a writer. Yet she wrote: "Success is counted sweetest / By those who ne'er succeed," and labeled publication as the "auction of the mind." How do you define success as a writer?
Chamblin Bookmine: From Local to Global Sales

by AnnWhite | in Business & Finance > Home & Online Business

You won't find flashing boxes, bright graphics, reviews, testimonials or author bios at Chamblin's Bookmine. Just the book. And there are hundreds of thousands of books! The website lists almost 100 categories of books from the esoteric to the practical.
The Energy Information Agency: Packed with Powerful Resources

by AnnWhite | in Science & Technology > General

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is a low profile, high impact government agency with the responsibility of providing official energy statistics.
Funding for the Canadian University Student

by AnnWhite | in Education > General

One of the best places to start searching for financial aid for Canadian universities is the CanLearn site, hosted by the government of Canada. Here's a rundown on funding sources for the Canadian student.
Enter the Magazine Market as a Professional

by AnnWhite | in Art & Entertainment > Literature

Most errors made by writers new to the magazine market are correctable. But editors don't have a lot of tolerance for beginner's mistakes. Make a professional entry into the magazine market by avoiding these common errors.
Writer's Block: Illusion and Reality

by AnnWhite | in Art & Entertainment > Literature

What is termed "writer's block" is a natural slowing process. It may occur when the dedicated writer needs time and cognition or rest and relaxation. The dedicated writer recognizes this cycle, groans and continues.